As we approach the halfway point of the NHL season, there is plenty to be shocked about around the league. Did anyone think the Ducks would sit this high in the Pacific, or that 26-year head-coaching veteran Paul Maurice would walk out on Winnipeg? Going forward, will the Oilers squander another year of Connor McDavid’s career and can the Maple Leafs actually win a first-round series?
That’s a snippet of the season to date and what else still lies ahead. For now, though, here’s a look at the biggest surprises so far and the biggest questions yet to be answered.
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